1 00:00:41,821 --> 00:00:43,123 {\an8}Your Imperial Majesty. 2 00:00:43,657 --> 00:00:45,058 {\an8}What is all this? 3 00:00:45,358 --> 00:00:48,128 {\an8}These are goods to be used in Heungdeok Palace. 4 00:00:49,329 --> 00:00:50,764 {\an8}Let me take a look. 5 00:00:51,064 --> 00:00:54,067 {\an8}I am curious to know what you bought. 6 00:00:54,601 --> 00:00:55,835 It is nothing much. 7 00:00:56,002 --> 00:00:57,637 Do not be shy. 8 00:01:01,741 --> 00:01:02,776 Your Imperial Majesty. 9 00:01:04,210 --> 00:01:06,680 Is there something I am not supposed to see? 10 00:01:09,582 --> 00:01:10,784 Not at all. 11 00:01:16,489 --> 00:01:17,590 Step aside. 12 00:01:31,137 --> 00:01:32,639 What is the matter, Your Imperial Majesty? 13 00:01:35,375 --> 00:01:36,843 Get them inside, now. 14 00:01:39,546 --> 00:01:41,247 Take the goods inside. 15 00:02:06,206 --> 00:02:08,308 What is all this gold? 16 00:02:08,575 --> 00:02:09,709 Master Yeon here 17 00:02:10,477 --> 00:02:13,613 wanted to thank Your Imperial Majesty for granting them exclusive trade rights. 18 00:02:14,481 --> 00:02:15,915 I told her to bring them. 19 00:02:17,784 --> 00:02:18,852 My apologies. 20 00:02:18,985 --> 00:02:20,653 I could not request an audience with you, 21 00:02:20,987 --> 00:02:22,856 so I asked Her Grace. 22 00:02:23,790 --> 00:02:26,326 Do you expect us to believe that? 23 00:02:26,893 --> 00:02:27,893 What is it 24 00:02:28,628 --> 00:02:31,264 that you suspect? 25 00:02:31,731 --> 00:02:32,799 Your Imperial Majesty. 26 00:02:33,500 --> 00:02:37,437 Give an order to have all of these goods inspected immediately. 27 00:02:38,738 --> 00:02:41,307 If the other chests are filled with gold, 28 00:02:42,142 --> 00:02:44,577 -then it must-- -Open the rest. 29 00:03:05,432 --> 00:03:06,566 That is enough. 30 00:03:07,500 --> 00:03:08,568 You may stop. 31 00:03:16,176 --> 00:03:17,210 Just to be safe, 32 00:03:17,977 --> 00:03:21,414 you must only bring one chest of gold per day. 33 00:03:38,364 --> 00:03:40,300 Yang seems different. 34 00:03:41,000 --> 00:03:42,402 Her eyes, her manners... 35 00:03:43,670 --> 00:03:46,639 It seems like there is a wall between us. 36 00:03:49,542 --> 00:03:51,211 She feels so distant to me. 37 00:03:51,478 --> 00:03:53,379 Imperial Noble Consort Ki has always 38 00:03:54,047 --> 00:03:55,748 kept her distance from Your Imperial Majesty. 39 00:03:57,150 --> 00:04:00,120 It is merely that you are now seeing her true colors, 40 00:04:00,453 --> 00:04:02,322 which you failed to see in the past. 41 00:04:03,256 --> 00:04:05,592 I would not have come this far without her. 42 00:04:05,658 --> 00:04:09,195 Yet you cannot deny that you have been hurt by her. 43 00:04:09,729 --> 00:04:11,097 -Enough. -Your Imperial Majesty. 44 00:04:11,364 --> 00:04:12,765 You will never be able to have her 45 00:04:12,966 --> 00:04:15,268 if you keep letting her have her way with you. 46 00:04:15,602 --> 00:04:17,103 You have to keep her under your thumb 47 00:04:17,904 --> 00:04:19,506 if you truly wish to win her heart completely. 48 00:04:20,006 --> 00:04:24,477 You are not the weak, lonely emperor that you once were. 49 00:04:25,145 --> 00:04:27,647 Do not let a mere concubine hurt you-- 50 00:04:27,714 --> 00:04:28,915 Watch what you say! 51 00:04:32,118 --> 00:04:33,887 "A mere concubine"? 52 00:04:33,953 --> 00:04:35,655 I am prepared to die 53 00:04:35,922 --> 00:04:37,624 to say what must be said. 54 00:04:38,725 --> 00:04:41,127 I do not care how much she hurts my feelings. 55 00:04:41,461 --> 00:04:43,163 I will never give up on her. 56 00:04:43,963 --> 00:04:45,965 -Your Imperial Majesty. -I said, enough! 57 00:04:47,000 --> 00:04:48,000 Anyone 58 00:04:48,601 --> 00:04:50,770 who speaks ill of her in front of me 59 00:04:52,172 --> 00:04:53,873 will not be forgiven. 60 00:05:05,552 --> 00:05:10,723 I think it is best to tell His Imperial Majesty everything. 61 00:05:10,890 --> 00:05:11,925 We cannot. 62 00:05:12,225 --> 00:05:15,228 He will use the fund to finance the war. 63 00:05:15,461 --> 00:05:17,664 I will try to convince him. 64 00:05:18,932 --> 00:05:19,932 That will be... 65 00:05:20,500 --> 00:05:22,602 the best for him. 66 00:05:24,103 --> 00:05:25,872 A war of conquest, Your Imperial Majesty? 67 00:05:26,039 --> 00:05:27,607 Why are you all so surprised? 68 00:05:27,874 --> 00:05:28,908 Your Imperial Majesty, 69 00:05:29,442 --> 00:05:32,245 this is no time for a war. 70 00:05:33,179 --> 00:05:36,649 {\an8}The people are suffering from famine and epidemics. 71 00:05:36,716 --> 00:05:38,117 We cannot afford a war. 72 00:05:38,184 --> 00:05:39,819 Please think of the people. 73 00:05:40,220 --> 00:05:43,156 War is out of the question, Your Imperial Majesty. 74 00:05:48,795 --> 00:05:50,730 -Grand Councillor Baekan. -Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 75 00:05:51,030 --> 00:05:53,199 What is the right way 76 00:05:53,900 --> 00:05:55,268 to deal with disobedient subjects? 77 00:05:55,501 --> 00:05:57,270 This is treason. 78 00:05:58,171 --> 00:05:59,772 Give me your command, 79 00:06:00,173 --> 00:06:03,409 and I will cut off their treasonous heads here and now. 80 00:06:08,448 --> 00:06:10,350 Grand Councillor Baekan, read the edict. 81 00:06:11,684 --> 00:06:15,121 "In order to recover the glories of our past 82 00:06:16,289 --> 00:06:17,824 accomplished by the Great Khans, 83 00:06:18,891 --> 00:06:22,061 I plan to raise my sword and head the military. 84 00:06:22,795 --> 00:06:26,366 Each province shall provide 20,000 men 85 00:06:26,866 --> 00:06:29,435 to make up an army of 200,000 in total." 86 00:06:29,669 --> 00:06:30,703 What... 87 00:06:31,237 --> 00:06:34,907 "Also, Unnam, Yeongbuk, Sacheon, and Seomseo provinces 88 00:06:35,508 --> 00:06:37,777 will provide sulfur, saltpeter, iron, and copper, respectively, 89 00:06:38,344 --> 00:06:40,713 for war supplies. 90 00:06:41,247 --> 00:06:45,118 The other provinces shall provide their provisions. 91 00:06:48,288 --> 00:06:52,125 Goryeo will provide 10,000 men, 2,000 horses, 92 00:06:52,458 --> 00:06:53,726 and the necessary provisions. 93 00:06:54,327 --> 00:06:57,664 All must follow the Emperor's will." 94 00:07:03,336 --> 00:07:05,538 You and the people will be rewarded 95 00:07:06,506 --> 00:07:08,308 with the glory of victory and the spoils of war. 96 00:07:10,343 --> 00:07:13,479 Grand Councillor Baekan will command the war himself. 97 00:07:14,247 --> 00:07:15,381 Follow his orders 98 00:07:15,848 --> 00:07:17,450 as if they are mine. 99 00:07:18,618 --> 00:07:20,186 Grand Councillor Baekan 100 00:07:20,453 --> 00:07:22,021 at your service. 101 00:07:27,894 --> 00:07:29,162 What are you talking about? 102 00:07:29,929 --> 00:07:31,898 It is time to strengthen the government. 103 00:07:32,598 --> 00:07:34,867 We must appoint officials by restoring the state exams 104 00:07:36,002 --> 00:07:38,404 and reduce the number of military officials to reform-- 105 00:07:38,471 --> 00:07:39,472 Taltal. 106 00:07:39,839 --> 00:07:42,175 We have never ruled the world with ink. 107 00:07:43,142 --> 00:07:45,812 We have come this far by pouring our blood, sweat and tears. 108 00:07:46,446 --> 00:07:47,880 Nations are founded through wars, 109 00:07:48,281 --> 00:07:50,817 but what holds them together are ideology and knowledge. 110 00:07:51,317 --> 00:07:52,385 You... 111 00:07:53,886 --> 00:07:55,588 are my most trusted vassal 112 00:07:56,222 --> 00:07:57,890 and my kin. 113 00:07:58,758 --> 00:08:00,159 Do not let me down. 114 00:08:00,727 --> 00:08:01,861 -Uncle Baekan-- -Enough! 115 00:08:05,898 --> 00:08:08,101 Grand Councillor, Imperial Noble Consort Ki has come. 116 00:08:08,234 --> 00:08:10,169 I am busy. Tell her I will meet with her another time. 117 00:08:10,937 --> 00:08:12,739 I, too, am busy. 118 00:08:24,851 --> 00:08:26,152 Yeoncheol was also dogmatic 119 00:08:27,820 --> 00:08:30,823 and self-righteous when he was in that position. 120 00:08:31,357 --> 00:08:32,925 You are no different 121 00:08:33,726 --> 00:08:35,628 from Yeoncheol. 122 00:08:35,862 --> 00:08:36,963 Yeoncheol 123 00:08:38,464 --> 00:08:41,100 used his authority to satisfy his own greed. 124 00:08:41,968 --> 00:08:43,970 But I dream of only one thing. 125 00:08:45,938 --> 00:08:47,907 All I want is to restore our Empire 126 00:08:48,708 --> 00:08:50,743 for the greater glory of our Emperor. 127 00:08:51,210 --> 00:08:52,345 You want to be remembered 128 00:08:53,513 --> 00:08:57,316 as the greatest warrior of the Empire's history. 129 00:08:57,650 --> 00:09:00,186 In order to achieve your goal, you must slay as many enemies as possible. 130 00:09:00,486 --> 00:09:02,989 You need to conquer lands drenched with the blood of our enemies. 131 00:09:03,089 --> 00:09:05,558 That is why you encourage His Imperial Majesty 132 00:09:05,625 --> 00:09:08,895 to squeeze the people dry to go on war. 133 00:09:09,962 --> 00:09:11,497 If that is not self-aggrandizement, 134 00:09:12,565 --> 00:09:14,967 then what is? 135 00:09:15,201 --> 00:09:18,805 Have you seen the mirage of the North? 136 00:09:20,440 --> 00:09:22,041 Do you have any idea what it is like 137 00:09:22,341 --> 00:09:23,876 to live off rats 138 00:09:24,877 --> 00:09:27,613 and to ride until the reins dig into your frozen flesh? 139 00:09:29,382 --> 00:09:30,983 We were dead 140 00:09:31,984 --> 00:09:33,419 the moment our horses stopped. 141 00:09:33,920 --> 00:09:35,354 We continued riding just to survive, 142 00:09:36,355 --> 00:09:37,924 and trampled upon those 143 00:09:39,592 --> 00:09:41,461 who tried to stop our horses. 144 00:09:42,295 --> 00:09:44,130 That is the fate 145 00:09:45,431 --> 00:09:46,766 we, the warriors of Mongol, must face. 146 00:09:47,133 --> 00:09:49,569 Looting and murdering innocent people 147 00:09:50,870 --> 00:09:52,371 cannot be justified in any way. 148 00:09:52,438 --> 00:09:53,438 A wolf 149 00:09:54,140 --> 00:09:55,908 cannot be tamed. 150 00:09:56,442 --> 00:09:59,846 A predator needs prey in order to survive. 151 00:10:00,713 --> 00:10:02,682 That is the only way we, the heirs of the Blue Wolves, 152 00:10:03,449 --> 00:10:05,284 have survived to this day. 153 00:10:06,552 --> 00:10:09,555 A woman from a nice place like Goryeo 154 00:10:10,223 --> 00:10:12,291 can never understand the hearts of warriors. 155 00:10:12,692 --> 00:10:13,793 That is why 156 00:10:15,528 --> 00:10:17,930 I opposed your enthronement. 157 00:10:19,265 --> 00:10:21,434 And would I have been worthy of becoming the Empress 158 00:10:23,736 --> 00:10:25,671 had I been a warmonger? 159 00:10:26,072 --> 00:10:27,206 I... 160 00:10:27,907 --> 00:10:29,742 care for Your Grace a lot. 161 00:10:30,910 --> 00:10:32,645 But for the sake of the Empire, 162 00:10:34,080 --> 00:10:35,781 I will disregard 163 00:10:37,049 --> 00:10:38,251 my personal emotions. 164 00:10:39,385 --> 00:10:42,555 Your Grace must give up your greed 165 00:10:44,924 --> 00:10:46,225 so that I can protect you. 166 00:10:50,696 --> 00:10:51,731 Baekan. 167 00:10:52,865 --> 00:10:56,168 He is a more frightening figure than Yeoncheol was. 168 00:11:06,312 --> 00:11:07,513 General. 169 00:11:07,747 --> 00:11:10,116 -Food is here. -Food. 170 00:11:14,020 --> 00:11:15,755 How long has it been since we last had food? 171 00:11:18,324 --> 00:11:21,160 General. If you please. 172 00:11:21,794 --> 00:11:23,496 I am fine. You eat it. 173 00:11:24,730 --> 00:11:25,831 All right. 174 00:11:26,232 --> 00:11:29,902 But General, why did you want to come to this temple all of a sudden? 175 00:11:32,071 --> 00:11:33,539 I got a message 176 00:11:35,007 --> 00:11:36,275 from the leader of the Eagle House. 177 00:11:44,150 --> 00:11:47,253 Our leader wants you to wait at Yeongak Temple. 178 00:11:48,187 --> 00:11:52,291 Have you heard anything about the leader of the Eagle House? 179 00:11:53,859 --> 00:11:56,796 When I asked the master of the Yeongyeong branch in secret, 180 00:11:58,864 --> 00:11:59,999 he told me that 181 00:12:01,200 --> 00:12:02,969 the leader is inside the Palace. 182 00:12:03,336 --> 00:12:04,537 He is in the Palace? 183 00:12:04,604 --> 00:12:07,773 Then he must know who you are. 184 00:12:08,741 --> 00:12:12,511 Do you have any idea who it might be? 185 00:12:14,013 --> 00:12:15,448 I am trying to figure it out. 186 00:12:16,549 --> 00:12:21,454 The leader of the Eagle House must hold a high position in the court. 187 00:12:21,787 --> 00:12:25,458 There was a reason why the leader showed you kindness. 188 00:12:27,226 --> 00:12:30,396 Anyway, that is excellent news for us. 189 00:12:36,902 --> 00:12:39,005 -You filthy beggar. -Sorry. 190 00:12:40,172 --> 00:12:42,808 You were talking, so I thought you were done eating. 191 00:12:45,478 --> 00:12:46,545 Damn you. 192 00:12:50,716 --> 00:12:54,820 That greedy good-for-nothing. 193 00:12:55,287 --> 00:12:56,455 I am starving. 194 00:13:27,653 --> 00:13:28,721 There is... 195 00:13:29,955 --> 00:13:31,590 no way to stop the war. 196 00:13:32,024 --> 00:13:33,392 Then we will have to 197 00:13:34,794 --> 00:13:36,228 turn it into an opportunity. 198 00:13:38,698 --> 00:13:40,266 If my plan works, 199 00:13:41,734 --> 00:13:42,968 the Yuan military and finances 200 00:13:43,869 --> 00:13:47,073 will be in your hands. 201 00:13:47,973 --> 00:13:48,973 And 202 00:13:49,442 --> 00:13:51,243 I, too, will get what I want. 203 00:13:51,777 --> 00:13:53,379 Tell me more. 204 00:13:54,980 --> 00:13:56,315 I will return to Goryeo 205 00:13:57,416 --> 00:13:59,218 first thing in the morning. 206 00:14:01,020 --> 00:14:03,055 Eunuch Bang and Jeom-bak will stay here. 207 00:14:04,190 --> 00:14:08,327 They will form a new group of merchants with Yeon Bisu and Mak-saeng. 208 00:14:16,836 --> 00:14:17,937 That is Seung-nyang. 209 00:14:18,304 --> 00:14:19,939 That wench is here? 210 00:14:20,673 --> 00:14:24,110 She is conspiring something with Wang Yu in the main temple. 211 00:14:26,378 --> 00:14:28,247 -Hold on. -Are you crazy? 212 00:14:28,748 --> 00:14:31,417 -We will all be killed if we get caught. -Please, General. 213 00:14:31,951 --> 00:14:33,486 I cannot believe that I cannot kill 214 00:14:34,286 --> 00:14:35,955 my worst enemy when she is right before my eyes! 215 00:14:38,424 --> 00:14:41,627 I have a brilliant idea. 216 00:14:43,829 --> 00:14:44,964 An idea? 217 00:14:45,264 --> 00:14:48,634 {\an8}There is this old saying. 218 00:14:49,401 --> 00:14:51,103 {\an8}"Use any means possible 219 00:14:51,170 --> 00:14:53,839 to find out your foe's weakness." 220 00:14:55,407 --> 00:14:56,742 What does that even mean? 221 00:14:56,942 --> 00:14:59,345 You will find out when the time comes. 222 00:15:01,614 --> 00:15:03,015 That wench 223 00:15:04,683 --> 00:15:08,621 will fall into my clutches. 224 00:15:20,933 --> 00:15:22,668 Where did you go at this hour? 225 00:15:24,370 --> 00:15:27,973 I went to pray at Yeongak Temple. 226 00:15:28,440 --> 00:15:29,842 What did you pray for? 227 00:15:30,176 --> 00:15:31,877 I prayed that the blood of your people 228 00:15:32,711 --> 00:15:36,749 will never be shed on the battlefield. 229 00:15:39,151 --> 00:15:40,753 You wasted your breath. 230 00:15:40,953 --> 00:15:42,087 Your Imperial Majesty. 231 00:15:42,822 --> 00:15:45,257 You can still withdraw your command for the war. 232 00:15:45,624 --> 00:15:47,893 Why are you opposing everything I do these days? 233 00:15:48,227 --> 00:15:51,430 Years of famine have left the people in misery. 234 00:15:51,831 --> 00:15:53,299 If you start a conquest now, 235 00:15:53,599 --> 00:15:55,701 their resentment will fall on you. 236 00:15:56,001 --> 00:15:58,270 I told you not to interfere in this matter. 237 00:15:58,604 --> 00:16:00,840 Each drop of our enemy's blood 238 00:16:01,607 --> 00:16:04,076 will cost ten of our own. 239 00:16:04,610 --> 00:16:06,846 Do you really not know 240 00:16:08,881 --> 00:16:10,115 what your people want? 241 00:16:12,184 --> 00:16:15,387 Yeokrin is mentioned in Han Feizi. 242 00:16:17,690 --> 00:16:18,824 Have you heard of it? 243 00:16:21,293 --> 00:16:22,628 It refers to a scale 244 00:16:23,829 --> 00:16:26,332 on a dragon's neck that is pointing the opposite direction of others. 245 00:16:28,200 --> 00:16:29,201 Exactly. 246 00:16:30,102 --> 00:16:31,503 A dragon is born docile. 247 00:16:31,570 --> 00:16:33,906 You can even ride on its back if you tame it well. 248 00:16:34,106 --> 00:16:36,909 But the moment you touch that scale, it will fly into a rage 249 00:16:39,879 --> 00:16:41,580 and kill you. 250 00:16:43,282 --> 00:16:44,750 I once told you 251 00:16:44,984 --> 00:16:47,186 that you could use me to take your revenge. 252 00:16:47,620 --> 00:16:48,921 You may ride on my back 253 00:16:48,988 --> 00:16:51,423 and use my influence for your own ends. 254 00:16:52,091 --> 00:16:54,493 But there is one thing you must not touch. 255 00:16:55,761 --> 00:16:57,596 This is the last desperate decision I made 256 00:16:57,696 --> 00:17:00,332 to restore the failing Empire and become a true Emperor. 257 00:17:00,633 --> 00:17:02,301 So I urge you not to touch the scale on my neck. 258 00:17:02,368 --> 00:17:04,103 Do not turn me into a raging dragon. 259 00:17:04,236 --> 00:17:05,236 If I do, 260 00:17:05,504 --> 00:17:07,406 will you kill me with your rage? 261 00:17:09,308 --> 00:17:10,509 Are you telling me 262 00:17:12,444 --> 00:17:14,380 that you will kill me if I go against your will? 263 00:17:16,782 --> 00:17:18,117 You have always been on my side. 264 00:17:18,484 --> 00:17:19,718 You are my iron-willed partner. 265 00:17:19,785 --> 00:17:21,921 You are the only person I can trust and depend on. 266 00:17:22,588 --> 00:17:25,925 Whatever I do, I do it for you and Ayu. 267 00:17:30,329 --> 00:17:32,131 So I am asking you to trust me. 268 00:17:34,199 --> 00:17:36,035 Please support me, Yang, 269 00:17:37,403 --> 00:17:38,771 so I can become a true emperor. 270 00:17:41,607 --> 00:17:44,343 Someday, you will understand. 271 00:17:45,411 --> 00:17:47,012 Everything I do 272 00:17:48,414 --> 00:17:50,049 is for Your Imperial Majesty. 273 00:17:53,686 --> 00:17:55,955 I heard that each province was told 274 00:17:56,288 --> 00:17:58,390 to provide a certain amount of provisions. 275 00:17:59,258 --> 00:18:00,726 Unnam Province 276 00:18:01,060 --> 00:18:02,861 is to provide sulfur. 277 00:18:03,195 --> 00:18:06,165 Yeongbuk Province is to provide saltpeter. 278 00:18:07,099 --> 00:18:08,600 Those are the ingredients 279 00:18:09,201 --> 00:18:10,703 for explosives. 280 00:18:10,869 --> 00:18:14,373 The other provinces are to provide iron and tin. 281 00:18:14,740 --> 00:18:16,475 Tell the governors of each province 282 00:18:17,009 --> 00:18:18,978 to provide manpower and provisions, 283 00:18:19,611 --> 00:18:22,281 but to provide only the minimum amount 284 00:18:22,648 --> 00:18:25,017 of sulfur, saltpeter, iron, and tin. 285 00:18:25,751 --> 00:18:27,052 What is your plan? 286 00:18:27,419 --> 00:18:28,687 The rest 287 00:18:29,922 --> 00:18:32,291 will be provided by a trader I know. 288 00:18:35,194 --> 00:18:36,261 You may enter. 289 00:18:46,105 --> 00:18:47,439 I am Master Yeon. 290 00:18:48,440 --> 00:18:51,243 At your service, I am Bang Sin-u. 291 00:18:51,643 --> 00:18:52,945 They will 292 00:18:53,412 --> 00:18:55,447 buy the minerals from each province 293 00:18:55,948 --> 00:18:58,250 and sell them to the military at a profit. 294 00:18:59,785 --> 00:19:02,254 Then we will share some of the profit 295 00:19:02,788 --> 00:19:04,890 with the governors of each province. 296 00:19:05,257 --> 00:19:06,558 Are you saying 297 00:19:07,960 --> 00:19:09,795 you are going to use the war to do business? 298 00:19:10,029 --> 00:19:13,732 It is the only way to feed our starving people. 299 00:19:14,400 --> 00:19:16,435 But if it goes wrong, 300 00:19:16,769 --> 00:19:20,172 the lives of everyone involved in this plan will be at risk. 301 00:19:20,739 --> 00:19:22,574 War or no war, 302 00:19:23,675 --> 00:19:26,478 our lives are always at risk. 303 00:19:28,013 --> 00:19:30,516 This is not to fill the stomachs of the governors of the provinces. 304 00:19:31,216 --> 00:19:34,153 The profit must be used to provide relief to the people. 305 00:19:35,087 --> 00:19:36,188 Do not forget that. 306 00:19:36,955 --> 00:19:38,123 Yes, Your Grace. 307 00:19:38,991 --> 00:19:40,926 I will remember that. 308 00:19:48,667 --> 00:19:49,902 Your Grace. 309 00:19:50,302 --> 00:19:53,105 How is it that you are holding Prince Maha? 310 00:19:54,006 --> 00:19:56,675 We were told that the Prince often gets lonely. 311 00:19:57,076 --> 00:20:01,346 Empress Dowager has ordered us concubines to spend more time with him. 312 00:20:06,952 --> 00:20:10,622 His Imperial Highness must want to be held by Your Grace. 313 00:20:12,524 --> 00:20:14,927 Would you like to hold him? 314 00:20:21,433 --> 00:20:24,536 Your Imperial Highness, would you not like to stay in my arms? 315 00:20:24,903 --> 00:20:26,405 Why are you reaching out to Her Grace? 316 00:20:27,406 --> 00:20:28,507 Let us go. 317 00:20:38,083 --> 00:20:41,420 Did you see how she was disgusted by the little Prince? 318 00:20:41,587 --> 00:20:45,424 I was so anxious that she might drop him on purpose while pretending to hold him. 319 00:20:47,126 --> 00:20:48,594 Drop him on purpose? 320 00:21:09,548 --> 00:21:10,716 Your Imperial Majesty. 321 00:21:11,183 --> 00:21:15,654 What did you rat on me to the Empress Dowager today? 322 00:21:15,787 --> 00:21:17,189 What do you mean, Your Imperial Majesty? 323 00:21:17,356 --> 00:21:21,093 I am well aware that you report my every move 324 00:21:22,127 --> 00:21:23,262 to the Empress Dowager. 325 00:21:23,328 --> 00:21:24,463 Your Imperial Majesty, 326 00:21:24,730 --> 00:21:26,131 you are mistaken. 327 00:21:26,198 --> 00:21:27,332 Court Lady Yeon. 328 00:21:27,733 --> 00:21:30,536 Did you bring this tea? 329 00:21:30,869 --> 00:21:34,006 As you commanded, Your Imperial Majesty. 330 00:21:47,219 --> 00:21:48,387 Poison... 331 00:21:49,655 --> 00:21:50,889 You must have a death wish. 332 00:21:54,960 --> 00:21:56,595 It was not me. 333 00:21:57,496 --> 00:21:59,331 Please, believe me. 334 00:21:59,398 --> 00:22:01,867 I saw you poison the tea. 335 00:22:02,834 --> 00:22:04,036 I am innocent. 336 00:22:04,369 --> 00:22:05,369 I never... 337 00:22:06,872 --> 00:22:07,872 Silence! 338 00:22:08,340 --> 00:22:10,442 Are you calling me a liar? 339 00:22:11,710 --> 00:22:12,811 Please, forgive me. 340 00:22:13,779 --> 00:22:15,047 Spare me, Your Imperial Majesty. 341 00:22:16,815 --> 00:22:18,884 When do you attend to Prince Maha? 342 00:22:19,151 --> 00:22:21,353 When his nurse takes her meal, 343 00:22:21,720 --> 00:22:23,855 I attend to him for a while. 344 00:22:24,189 --> 00:22:27,292 Then do as I tell you. 345 00:22:28,293 --> 00:22:29,394 Come closer. 346 00:22:47,813 --> 00:22:48,981 Do not be frightened. 347 00:22:49,715 --> 00:22:52,150 Prove your loyalty to me, 348 00:22:52,618 --> 00:22:55,387 and I will reward you accordingly. 349 00:23:00,592 --> 00:23:02,494 -No, no. -"No, no"? 350 00:23:04,363 --> 00:23:05,430 No. 351 00:23:10,002 --> 00:23:11,036 Empress. 352 00:23:11,837 --> 00:23:14,206 What has you so distracted? 353 00:23:14,940 --> 00:23:15,941 Pardon? 354 00:23:16,541 --> 00:23:17,576 Well... 355 00:23:18,510 --> 00:23:20,279 The Princes are so adorable. 356 00:23:22,514 --> 00:23:23,515 Imperial Noble Consort Ki, 357 00:23:24,082 --> 00:23:25,651 speak to the Emperor on her behalf 358 00:23:25,984 --> 00:23:27,853 so that she can have a baby as well. 359 00:23:27,953 --> 00:23:31,256 It is only natural for an empress to give birth to an heir. 360 00:23:32,624 --> 00:23:35,827 Your Highness, may I look after Prince Maha and Prince Ayu 361 00:23:36,428 --> 00:23:39,531 at least once every few days? 362 00:23:41,066 --> 00:23:42,768 Do you wish to have a child that badly? 363 00:23:44,603 --> 00:23:46,204 That is one thing. 364 00:23:48,473 --> 00:23:50,842 Another is that brothers need to be affectionate toward each other, 365 00:23:51,777 --> 00:23:54,146 but they rarely spend time together. 366 00:23:54,646 --> 00:23:57,582 I fear it will lead to acrimony when they are older. 367 00:23:58,116 --> 00:24:00,385 I will tend to Ayu. 368 00:24:00,686 --> 00:24:02,788 Empress is not wrong. 369 00:24:03,155 --> 00:24:05,324 They have the same father, after all. 370 00:24:05,857 --> 00:24:07,092 If you insist, 371 00:24:08,260 --> 00:24:10,829 I will attend to Prince Maha from time to time. 372 00:24:13,298 --> 00:24:14,399 All right. 373 00:24:39,224 --> 00:24:41,793 Goodness. He must be jealous of Prince Ayu. 374 00:24:43,228 --> 00:24:44,329 Leave him be. 375 00:24:45,464 --> 00:24:46,732 Here. 376 00:24:54,306 --> 00:24:55,507 Eunuch Bang is here. 377 00:24:57,042 --> 00:24:58,443 Have you been... 378 00:24:59,878 --> 00:25:00,946 Welcome. 379 00:25:03,482 --> 00:25:05,016 This is the list of officials 380 00:25:05,584 --> 00:25:07,152 that you must win over. 381 00:25:08,153 --> 00:25:09,221 Eunuch Bang. 382 00:25:11,857 --> 00:25:13,425 Yes, Your Grace. 383 00:25:19,564 --> 00:25:20,599 By the way, 384 00:25:21,266 --> 00:25:22,734 how are you 385 00:25:23,435 --> 00:25:24,870 tending to Prince Maha? 386 00:25:25,704 --> 00:25:27,239 It somehow turned out this way. 387 00:25:32,411 --> 00:25:35,714 Your Grace, I have come to escort Prince Maha. 388 00:25:36,681 --> 00:25:39,184 -Take him with you. -Yes, Your Grace. 389 00:25:41,787 --> 00:25:42,988 No. 390 00:25:43,622 --> 00:25:44,689 Your Imperial Highness. 391 00:25:53,432 --> 00:25:54,933 Why is he crying all of a sudden? 392 00:25:55,467 --> 00:25:57,235 Do not cry, Your Imperial Highness. 393 00:26:05,043 --> 00:26:07,579 If you will excuse me. 394 00:26:15,153 --> 00:26:17,122 When will you reveal 395 00:26:17,923 --> 00:26:19,591 that Maha is not His Imperial Majesty's son? 396 00:26:19,991 --> 00:26:21,426 If I act rashly, 397 00:26:22,461 --> 00:26:24,329 it will cause harm to Ayu. 398 00:26:24,596 --> 00:26:27,666 But you should reveal the truth before he is appointed a crown prince. 399 00:26:28,066 --> 00:26:29,601 Something about him... 400 00:26:31,136 --> 00:26:32,571 makes me pity him. 401 00:26:37,342 --> 00:26:40,045 What is it? Are you crying? 402 00:26:41,813 --> 00:26:45,750 Her Grace was holding Prince Maha. 403 00:26:49,020 --> 00:26:51,957 She will not recognize him, will she? 404 00:26:52,090 --> 00:26:53,391 Prince Maha hated 405 00:26:54,392 --> 00:26:57,662 to leave her arms, and it broke my heart. 406 00:26:58,096 --> 00:27:00,665 Quiet. There is nothing we can do. 407 00:27:01,900 --> 00:27:03,435 Just the thought of him 408 00:27:04,603 --> 00:27:06,972 breaks my heart. 409 00:27:12,677 --> 00:27:14,579 I will come right back after I finish my meal. 410 00:27:14,646 --> 00:27:16,214 Take your time. 411 00:27:31,630 --> 00:27:32,697 There, there. 412 00:27:36,034 --> 00:27:37,135 It is okay. 413 00:27:41,439 --> 00:27:44,175 Why does he not stop crying? 414 00:27:45,377 --> 00:27:47,512 -What happened? -I do not know. 415 00:27:48,313 --> 00:27:50,415 I just got back from my meal. 416 00:27:59,324 --> 00:28:01,760 He does not have a fever. 417 00:28:02,060 --> 00:28:04,329 Is he hurt? 418 00:28:12,904 --> 00:28:13,905 What... 419 00:28:16,107 --> 00:28:17,175 Oh, my goodness. 420 00:28:21,780 --> 00:28:24,082 -What is this? -They are bruises, Your Highness. 421 00:28:24,249 --> 00:28:27,018 It looks like someone has pinched him, Your Highness. 422 00:28:27,118 --> 00:28:28,653 How did this happen? 423 00:28:31,856 --> 00:28:33,758 I have no idea, Your Highness. 424 00:28:34,392 --> 00:28:36,161 Please, believe me. 425 00:28:36,294 --> 00:28:37,362 "No idea"? 426 00:28:37,696 --> 00:28:39,497 If you do not know, then who does? 427 00:28:44,336 --> 00:28:47,839 He was with Her Grace earlier. 428 00:28:48,006 --> 00:28:49,006 What? 429 00:28:49,174 --> 00:28:50,174 Imperial Noble Consort Ki? 430 00:28:50,208 --> 00:28:53,411 Come to think of it, His Imperial Highness was crying 431 00:28:53,778 --> 00:28:55,947 when I went to escort him. 432 00:28:56,281 --> 00:28:57,281 Why, that... 433 00:28:57,315 --> 00:28:59,184 How could she do such a thing? 434 00:28:59,818 --> 00:29:04,189 She would not have done such a thing to him. 435 00:29:04,422 --> 00:29:05,724 Where is Imperial Noble Consort Ki? 436 00:29:06,057 --> 00:29:09,494 She left to join His Imperial Majesty. 437 00:29:13,698 --> 00:29:14,733 Your Highness. 438 00:29:17,302 --> 00:29:18,570 I cannot believe her. 439 00:29:19,037 --> 00:29:22,841 What kind of devil would do something like this? 440 00:29:26,177 --> 00:29:28,713 Your Imperial Highness. 441 00:29:37,989 --> 00:29:41,026 Allow me. Let me take the Prince. 442 00:29:41,092 --> 00:29:42,093 No, I will hold him. 443 00:29:42,260 --> 00:29:45,463 Look how my little man laps it up. 444 00:29:46,331 --> 00:29:47,532 How fascinating. 445 00:29:47,599 --> 00:29:51,436 People will say you are doing something beneath your dignity. 446 00:29:52,337 --> 00:29:55,607 What is so wrong with a father feeding his son? 447 00:30:02,447 --> 00:30:04,649 What brings you here? 448 00:30:04,983 --> 00:30:06,051 Imperial Noble Consort Ki. 449 00:30:06,951 --> 00:30:07,951 Your Highness. 450 00:30:14,259 --> 00:30:16,161 Even if he may be Tanashilli's son, 451 00:30:16,494 --> 00:30:18,730 how could you do such a thing to the little prince? 452 00:30:19,931 --> 00:30:21,032 Your Highness! 453 00:30:21,266 --> 00:30:23,568 Prince Maha is covered in bruises. 454 00:30:24,035 --> 00:30:26,571 Imperial Noble Consort Ki abused Prince Maha! 455 00:30:28,373 --> 00:30:31,976 I knew that you were of a nasty nature. 456 00:30:32,744 --> 00:30:34,279 But how could you do that to a child? 457 00:30:34,345 --> 00:30:36,247 What if it was not her doing? 458 00:30:36,748 --> 00:30:39,084 How will you take responsibility for this? 459 00:30:40,819 --> 00:30:41,886 Your Imperial Majesty, 460 00:30:43,188 --> 00:30:45,356 did you just raise your voice at me? 461 00:30:45,523 --> 00:30:49,027 You rushed into my chamber and slapped Imperial Noble Consort Ki. 462 00:30:49,861 --> 00:30:51,796 Do you call that proper behavior? 463 00:30:53,598 --> 00:30:56,568 I am the Empress Dowager. 464 00:30:57,035 --> 00:30:59,304 I was like a mother to you-- 465 00:30:59,370 --> 00:31:00,705 Even so, 466 00:31:02,207 --> 00:31:04,809 no one is more precious to me than Imperial Noble Consort Ki is. 467 00:31:04,876 --> 00:31:06,044 Do you understand? 468 00:31:07,979 --> 00:31:09,914 She abused Prince Maha. 469 00:31:09,981 --> 00:31:11,850 Please come to your senses! 470 00:31:12,383 --> 00:31:14,219 She would never do such a thing. 471 00:31:14,819 --> 00:31:16,988 You are bewitched. 472 00:31:17,355 --> 00:31:19,357 This is pathetic to see. 473 00:31:19,657 --> 00:31:21,893 -Chief Eunuch Dok-man. -Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 474 00:31:21,960 --> 00:31:23,762 Arrest all female attendants who looked after... 475 00:31:24,095 --> 00:31:27,732 No, arrest all that even went near Prince Maha. 476 00:31:27,832 --> 00:31:28,967 Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 477 00:31:30,568 --> 00:31:32,704 Bring Prince Maha, too. 478 00:31:34,572 --> 00:31:35,940 Since you are so sure it was me, 479 00:31:36,007 --> 00:31:38,109 I shall do what I can to put your suspicion of me to rest. 480 00:31:40,545 --> 00:31:42,847 How dare she touch Prince Maha? 481 00:31:43,314 --> 00:31:44,916 I will not let this slide. 482 00:31:59,364 --> 00:32:00,665 Prince Maha is here. 483 00:32:02,200 --> 00:32:03,601 What now? 484 00:32:04,068 --> 00:32:05,537 We will find out who hurt him. 485 00:32:08,039 --> 00:32:10,275 Prince Maha, come to me. 486 00:32:22,854 --> 00:32:26,658 Would he come to me if I had hurt him? 487 00:32:29,027 --> 00:32:30,929 He may not speak yet. 488 00:32:32,130 --> 00:32:33,798 But he will know the face 489 00:32:34,465 --> 00:32:35,867 of the person who tried to hurt him. 490 00:32:38,036 --> 00:32:41,973 Each of you will hold Prince Maha. 491 00:32:53,651 --> 00:32:54,719 Your Imperial Highness. 492 00:33:13,605 --> 00:33:14,639 It was you. 493 00:33:16,307 --> 00:33:17,442 No, Your Grace. 494 00:33:18,076 --> 00:33:19,577 Why would I... 495 00:33:23,848 --> 00:33:25,483 I am innocent, Your Highness. 496 00:33:26,918 --> 00:33:28,686 Court Lady Yeon would never-- 497 00:33:28,753 --> 00:33:29,854 What are you doing? 498 00:33:30,955 --> 00:33:32,090 Take her away. 499 00:33:36,060 --> 00:33:37,662 -Halt. -Take her away. 500 00:33:37,962 --> 00:33:40,131 Do you dare to contradict me? 501 00:33:40,698 --> 00:33:42,500 It was His Imperial Majesty's orders. 502 00:33:43,935 --> 00:33:45,536 Take her away immediately! 503 00:33:46,638 --> 00:33:48,139 I did not do it. 504 00:33:48,640 --> 00:33:49,974 I am innocent, Your Highness. 505 00:33:50,308 --> 00:33:51,476 I am innocent! 506 00:34:02,820 --> 00:34:03,855 It was you 507 00:34:04,489 --> 00:34:06,090 who ordered her to carry out the evil deed. 508 00:34:09,994 --> 00:34:13,131 This is not something Court Lady Yeon could have done on her own. 509 00:34:13,665 --> 00:34:14,699 Imperial Noble Consort Ki. 510 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:18,069 Are you trying to say I am involved-- 511 00:34:18,136 --> 00:34:21,606 I know Your Highness has nothing to do with it. 512 00:34:24,275 --> 00:34:25,476 Give me some time, 513 00:34:27,712 --> 00:34:28,746 and I will find out 514 00:34:30,214 --> 00:34:31,482 who is behind it. 515 00:34:41,092 --> 00:34:42,360 I swear... 516 00:34:42,827 --> 00:34:44,162 I know... 517 00:34:44,929 --> 00:34:46,064 nothing. 518 00:34:54,205 --> 00:34:55,273 Your Grace, 519 00:34:55,640 --> 00:34:57,075 I know nothing. 520 00:34:58,076 --> 00:34:59,344 Please believe me. 521 00:35:00,311 --> 00:35:03,147 Everyone, wait outside. 522 00:35:15,793 --> 00:35:17,195 You are in a very difficult place. 523 00:35:20,331 --> 00:35:22,300 If you confess that the Empress was behind it, 524 00:35:22,767 --> 00:35:25,203 she will kill you without anyone knowing. 525 00:35:26,771 --> 00:35:28,006 If you remain silent, 526 00:35:28,306 --> 00:35:29,874 I will kill you. 527 00:35:35,446 --> 00:35:38,316 Yeon-hwa, I know you well. 528 00:35:39,183 --> 00:35:41,753 Did we not work together as maids? 529 00:35:43,721 --> 00:35:44,822 Spare me, Your Grace. 530 00:35:46,324 --> 00:35:47,458 I am sorry. 531 00:35:48,626 --> 00:35:49,727 Do not be afraid. 532 00:35:52,263 --> 00:35:53,765 I will not kill you. 533 00:35:55,166 --> 00:35:56,200 Your Grace. 534 00:36:04,175 --> 00:36:05,676 When Prince Maha was born, 535 00:36:07,945 --> 00:36:10,548 you and Court Lady Seo... 536 00:36:12,950 --> 00:36:14,385 were the ones who delivered him. 537 00:36:17,355 --> 00:36:19,724 I know that he is not the Emperor's son. 538 00:36:23,528 --> 00:36:24,595 When the time comes, 539 00:36:26,798 --> 00:36:28,933 you will reveal the truth yourself. 540 00:36:32,403 --> 00:36:33,438 This is the reason 541 00:36:34,472 --> 00:36:36,274 I am sparing your life. 542 00:36:38,843 --> 00:36:39,911 Do you understand? 543 00:36:45,149 --> 00:36:46,184 Yes, 544 00:36:47,552 --> 00:36:48,719 I understand, Your Grace. 545 00:36:49,253 --> 00:36:50,755 Her Imperial Majesty has arrived. 546 00:37:01,632 --> 00:37:02,733 Your Imperial Majesty. 547 00:37:06,137 --> 00:37:08,139 I am to blame for all of this. 548 00:37:10,441 --> 00:37:11,509 Has she... 549 00:37:13,244 --> 00:37:14,479 said anything? 550 00:37:17,014 --> 00:37:18,015 Yes, 551 00:37:18,916 --> 00:37:20,051 she has. 552 00:37:24,522 --> 00:37:25,656 Leave us. 553 00:37:32,463 --> 00:37:33,664 Who put her up to it? 554 00:37:36,134 --> 00:37:37,201 Tell me. 555 00:37:42,273 --> 00:37:43,508 It was the Empress Dowager. 556 00:37:50,648 --> 00:37:52,250 Will you tell His Imperial Majesty? 557 00:37:52,517 --> 00:37:54,519 That will bring so much trouble in the Imperial House. 558 00:37:55,419 --> 00:37:56,454 We should cover it up. 559 00:37:56,621 --> 00:38:00,057 Imperial Noble Consort Ki, this is not something to cover up. 560 00:38:01,392 --> 00:38:04,562 Have you forgotten the attempted poisoning of Prince Ayu? 561 00:38:05,930 --> 00:38:06,998 So that was... 562 00:38:08,099 --> 00:38:09,433 also your doing. 563 00:38:10,034 --> 00:38:12,270 To think that all this was the Empress Dowager's doing, 564 00:38:13,237 --> 00:38:15,373 it is quite terrifying. 565 00:38:18,109 --> 00:38:20,611 Please let me know if I can be of any help. 566 00:38:20,978 --> 00:38:22,146 I will ask for your help... 567 00:38:24,282 --> 00:38:25,917 when the time comes. 568 00:38:26,651 --> 00:38:27,685 I understand. 569 00:38:28,186 --> 00:38:31,822 What do you plan on doing with Court Lady Yeon? 570 00:38:35,326 --> 00:38:36,928 She is an important witness 571 00:38:38,029 --> 00:38:39,597 who will testify against the Empress Dowager. 572 00:38:41,265 --> 00:38:42,500 I leave her 573 00:38:43,301 --> 00:38:45,102 in your keeping. 574 00:38:47,972 --> 00:38:49,006 Of course. 575 00:38:55,446 --> 00:38:58,382 {\an8}Your Majesty, congratulations on your reinstatement. 576 00:38:58,950 --> 00:39:02,086 -Congratulations, Your Majesty. -Congratulations, Your Majesty. 577 00:39:06,457 --> 00:39:07,892 Thank you 578 00:39:09,393 --> 00:39:10,628 for your warm welcome. 579 00:39:11,495 --> 00:39:14,799 Your Majesty, 10,000 men, 2,000 horses, 580 00:39:15,166 --> 00:39:18,536 provisions, and tributes are ready to be sent to the Yuan dynasty. 581 00:39:18,836 --> 00:39:21,038 With your permission-- 582 00:39:21,105 --> 00:39:23,207 We will not support the Yuan military. 583 00:39:25,209 --> 00:39:27,812 As long as I remain on the throne, 584 00:39:29,947 --> 00:39:32,316 I will not allow any of my people to be sent to the Yuan dynasty. 585 00:39:33,284 --> 00:39:36,120 Moreover, I will not send any valuables to the Yuan dynasty as tribute. 586 00:39:36,187 --> 00:39:39,957 Your Majesty, we cannot strain our relations with the Yuan dynasty. 587 00:39:40,591 --> 00:39:41,993 You only just got reinstated-- 588 00:39:42,059 --> 00:39:43,928 I am not finished. 589 00:39:46,430 --> 00:39:49,900 Those whose names are called should step forward. 590 00:39:54,739 --> 00:39:56,073 "Chief State Councillor Kang Do-han." 591 00:39:56,440 --> 00:39:57,775 Yes, Your Majesty. 592 00:39:58,142 --> 00:39:59,810 "Assistant Chancellor Choi Hwan. 593 00:40:01,612 --> 00:40:03,114 Assistant Chancellor Kim I-jung. 594 00:40:04,348 --> 00:40:05,750 Deputy Minister of State Yun Ji-gyeom. 595 00:40:06,651 --> 00:40:08,085 Minister of Personnel Hong Seung-hak. 596 00:40:08,753 --> 00:40:10,054 Minister of Revenue Lee Cheol. 597 00:40:10,554 --> 00:40:11,956 Minister of Rites Yun Seung. 598 00:40:12,423 --> 00:40:13,824 Minister of War Kwon Kyeom. 599 00:40:14,959 --> 00:40:16,427 Chancellor of Security Council Park Ui." 600 00:40:22,800 --> 00:40:24,035 You have, 601 00:40:25,636 --> 00:40:27,571 in collusion with the Yuan dynasty, 602 00:40:27,638 --> 00:40:29,740 committed the vilest atrocities. 603 00:40:31,542 --> 00:40:32,643 For your crimes 604 00:40:33,177 --> 00:40:35,112 against your nation 605 00:40:35,946 --> 00:40:38,749 and for troubling the public sentiment, 606 00:40:40,951 --> 00:40:42,887 {\an8}I will strip you of your noble titles 607 00:40:43,888 --> 00:40:45,456 {\an8}and confiscate all your assets. 608 00:40:46,724 --> 00:40:50,294 Your Majesty, this is unheard of. 609 00:40:50,494 --> 00:40:52,963 We ask you to rescind your decree immediately. 610 00:40:53,030 --> 00:40:54,065 Silence! 611 00:41:03,407 --> 00:41:05,109 I will find out all the crimes you have committed 612 00:41:06,711 --> 00:41:08,512 and even behead some of you 613 00:41:09,313 --> 00:41:11,082 depending on the seriousness of your crimes. 614 00:41:12,650 --> 00:41:14,318 -Take them away. -Take them away! 615 00:41:14,852 --> 00:41:16,187 -Your Majesty! -Your Majesty! 616 00:41:16,253 --> 00:41:17,621 -Your Majesty! -Your Majesty! 617 00:41:17,688 --> 00:41:19,490 -Your Majesty! -Your Majesty! 618 00:41:19,557 --> 00:41:22,026 -Your Majesty! -Your Majesty! 619 00:41:22,093 --> 00:41:23,928 He refused to provide military support? 620 00:41:24,929 --> 00:41:26,197 Not only that. 621 00:41:26,430 --> 00:41:29,066 He also refused to send concubines, eunuchs, and any other forms of tribute. 622 00:41:29,133 --> 00:41:32,036 He ousted all the pro-Mongol aristocrats who were against his decision. 623 00:41:32,403 --> 00:41:33,471 My goodness. 624 00:41:34,905 --> 00:41:35,906 Your Imperial Majesty, 625 00:41:36,240 --> 00:41:38,209 he has betrayed you. 626 00:41:38,743 --> 00:41:40,277 You have to dethrone Wang Yu 627 00:41:40,611 --> 00:41:43,280 and give your command to annex Goryeo right away. 628 00:41:43,814 --> 00:41:45,850 This is not the right time to do so 629 00:41:46,717 --> 00:41:48,219 as we are about to go on a war of conquest. 630 00:41:50,821 --> 00:41:51,822 Are you saying 631 00:41:52,857 --> 00:41:56,527 that I should overlook his flagrant impudence? 632 00:41:57,128 --> 00:41:58,128 I have 633 00:41:58,596 --> 00:42:00,030 a suggestion. 634 00:42:01,365 --> 00:42:03,901 -Go on. -We should cut 635 00:42:05,736 --> 00:42:06,871 all the sea routes to Goryeo. 636 00:42:10,674 --> 00:42:12,443 Goryeo's economy heavily relies on 637 00:42:12,843 --> 00:42:14,979 trade with its neighbors. 638 00:42:15,312 --> 00:42:16,781 If we cut their trade routes, 639 00:42:17,448 --> 00:42:19,717 we can put them under pressure to comply with our order. 640 00:42:20,518 --> 00:42:22,353 Your Imperial Majesty, do as he suggests. 641 00:42:22,853 --> 00:42:24,321 After we conquer the West, 642 00:42:24,889 --> 00:42:26,357 I will march to Goryeo 643 00:42:26,690 --> 00:42:28,225 and bring you Wang Yu's head. 644 00:42:32,763 --> 00:42:35,533 Forbid all trade with Goryeo immediately. 645 00:42:35,833 --> 00:42:38,569 Cut all sea lanes to Goryeo so that they cannot trade anything by sea. 646 00:42:38,869 --> 00:42:40,337 As you command, Your Imperial Majesty. 647 00:42:47,445 --> 00:42:48,913 As soon as he gets reinstated, 648 00:42:49,280 --> 00:42:51,449 he has become unstoppable. 649 00:42:52,516 --> 00:42:54,018 He ousted pro-Mongol aristocrats 650 00:42:54,084 --> 00:42:55,853 and even reformed their currency. 651 00:42:58,155 --> 00:43:01,759 He has turned on us as if he was waiting for this moment. 652 00:43:02,560 --> 00:43:03,661 Why are you 653 00:43:03,961 --> 00:43:06,130 telling me this? 654 00:43:06,297 --> 00:43:07,398 I am sure 655 00:43:08,098 --> 00:43:11,202 that Wang Yu discussed it with you beforehand. 656 00:43:11,469 --> 00:43:13,137 Goryeo people here 657 00:43:14,438 --> 00:43:16,640 were abandoned by their own country. 658 00:43:18,576 --> 00:43:22,513 I am not interested in what happens to Goryeo, either. 659 00:43:25,349 --> 00:43:26,417 I suggest 660 00:43:27,485 --> 00:43:30,254 you keep it that way. 661 00:43:32,122 --> 00:43:33,624 I am telling you this 662 00:43:34,225 --> 00:43:36,627 for your own good. 663 00:43:48,439 --> 00:43:50,007 An embargo 664 00:43:50,140 --> 00:43:52,643 will do great damage to Goryeo. 665 00:43:54,411 --> 00:43:57,581 Not necessarily. 666 00:44:04,021 --> 00:44:06,991 Your Majesty, Yeon Bisu is here to see you. 667 00:44:13,497 --> 00:44:15,132 I appreciate you coming. 668 00:44:18,035 --> 00:44:19,303 Come closer. 669 00:44:21,805 --> 00:44:23,207 You are acting like 670 00:44:23,674 --> 00:44:24,708 we have never met. 671 00:44:25,109 --> 00:44:26,109 Seeing you 672 00:44:26,510 --> 00:44:29,013 on that throne 673 00:44:30,281 --> 00:44:31,682 makes me feel a bit intimidated. 674 00:44:33,584 --> 00:44:34,919 Please do not be. 675 00:44:36,153 --> 00:44:37,588 You and I are friends, 676 00:44:38,589 --> 00:44:40,758 and we have been through a lot together. 677 00:44:44,895 --> 00:44:47,264 {\an8}The Yuan dynasty has put in place an embargo. 678 00:44:47,898 --> 00:44:49,199 {\an8}So I heard. 679 00:44:49,500 --> 00:44:50,501 {\an8}Do you remember 680 00:44:51,268 --> 00:44:53,037 when you lived as Batoreu? 681 00:44:55,739 --> 00:44:57,041 Since we have no future, 682 00:44:58,242 --> 00:45:00,010 why not build one together? 683 00:45:01,145 --> 00:45:04,515 The Yuan dynasty has already seized control of the seas for trade. 684 00:45:05,482 --> 00:45:08,218 The only thing they have not seized control of is the Silk Road. 685 00:45:09,687 --> 00:45:11,889 I am definitely sure 686 00:45:12,489 --> 00:45:15,059 that seizing control of the Silk Road will give hope 687 00:45:16,126 --> 00:45:17,695 to both the Dolgwol and Goryeo. 688 00:45:19,730 --> 00:45:21,332 Now the time has come 689 00:45:21,765 --> 00:45:23,133 for you to keep your promise to me. 690 00:45:25,369 --> 00:45:26,770 Open the Silk Road. 691 00:45:28,372 --> 00:45:30,240 If the Yuan dynasty blocks the sea, 692 00:45:30,674 --> 00:45:32,543 we will trade by land. 693 00:45:34,078 --> 00:45:35,512 Not with the Yuan merchants, 694 00:45:36,847 --> 00:45:38,349 {\an8}but with the Semu. 695 00:45:38,415 --> 00:45:39,717 {\an8}SEMU: PEOPLE OF CENTRAL AND WEST ASIA 696 00:45:39,783 --> 00:45:41,352 {\an8}I grant you 697 00:45:43,120 --> 00:45:44,521 the exclusive trading rights. 698 00:45:45,689 --> 00:45:48,158 I ask you to prepare Goryeo ginseng and ramie cloth. 699 00:45:49,360 --> 00:45:53,097 I will arrange trade with the West through the Silk Road. 700 00:46:05,576 --> 00:46:07,978 Your Imperial Majesty, we are ready to set out. 701 00:46:08,379 --> 00:46:09,747 At your command. 702 00:46:09,980 --> 00:46:11,815 We do not know when this campaign will end. 703 00:46:12,516 --> 00:46:14,485 Must you go with them? 704 00:46:14,785 --> 00:46:16,687 A warrior must not dress in robes 705 00:46:16,920 --> 00:46:18,422 and rest on his laurels. 706 00:46:19,023 --> 00:46:20,691 You are a pillar of this country. 707 00:46:21,892 --> 00:46:23,560 How can a house stand without its pillars? 708 00:46:23,861 --> 00:46:24,861 Your Imperial Majesty, 709 00:46:25,329 --> 00:46:26,964 it is important to win the first battle. 710 00:46:27,431 --> 00:46:29,099 As soon as I turn the tide in our favor, 711 00:46:29,500 --> 00:46:31,268 I will return to your side. 712 00:46:37,341 --> 00:46:38,509 Please do. 713 00:46:51,321 --> 00:46:53,290 Your advancing hoofbeats 714 00:46:54,291 --> 00:46:56,260 will go down in history. 715 00:46:57,394 --> 00:46:58,829 Survive, 716 00:47:00,564 --> 00:47:02,466 and share the glory of victory with us! 717 00:47:04,835 --> 00:47:07,571 Our lives are at your command. 718 00:47:07,971 --> 00:47:10,307 -I pledge my loyalty to you! -I pledge my loyalty to you! 719 00:47:10,374 --> 00:47:13,243 -I pledge my loyalty to you! -I pledge my loyalty to you! 720 00:47:13,310 --> 00:47:15,279 -I pledge my loyalty to you! -I pledge my loyalty to you! 721 00:47:15,612 --> 00:47:17,614 -I pledge my loyalty to you! -I pledge my loyalty to you! 722 00:47:17,681 --> 00:47:19,650 -I pledge my loyalty to you! -I pledge my loyalty to you! 723 00:47:27,191 --> 00:47:28,225 Your Imperial Majesty. 724 00:47:30,961 --> 00:47:31,995 Your Imperial Majesty. 725 00:47:32,763 --> 00:47:36,333 Baekan has already conquered the six cities of the Ilkhanate. 726 00:47:36,867 --> 00:47:39,403 Is that true? 727 00:47:39,703 --> 00:47:41,805 He is sweeping across the land 728 00:47:42,139 --> 00:47:44,908 as if he is a reincarnation of Genghis Khan. 729 00:47:45,476 --> 00:47:47,244 Inform our people 730 00:47:48,045 --> 00:47:50,114 and share the glory of our victory with them. 731 00:47:50,514 --> 00:47:53,016 Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 732 00:47:57,654 --> 00:48:00,157 The victories in the early phase of the war do not mean much. 733 00:48:01,358 --> 00:48:03,060 The longer the war lasts, 734 00:48:04,128 --> 00:48:06,930 the greater the strain on the expeditionary forces. 735 00:48:07,364 --> 00:48:10,300 Baekan has returned to Daedo, excited to relay the news of victory. 736 00:48:10,701 --> 00:48:12,503 He has made a wrong move. 737 00:48:13,771 --> 00:48:15,639 How is Yeon Bisu doing? 738 00:48:15,773 --> 00:48:19,309 She is selling the sulfur and saltpeter the governors provided to the Ilkhanate. 739 00:48:27,117 --> 00:48:30,020 Here is your share of the profit. 740 00:48:30,654 --> 00:48:32,389 Thank you, Your Grace. 741 00:48:32,656 --> 00:48:36,927 Use this to ease the famine for your people. 742 00:48:37,294 --> 00:48:38,829 Need you ask? 743 00:48:38,962 --> 00:48:40,931 Do not worry, Your Grace. 744 00:48:53,911 --> 00:48:54,978 Your Imperial Majesty. 745 00:48:56,313 --> 00:48:57,548 You must take a look at this. 746 00:48:58,215 --> 00:49:01,351 It is a secret letter Wang Yu sent to Imperial Noble Consort Ki. 747 00:49:01,852 --> 00:49:03,587 The deputy commander of the Kheshig intercepted it 748 00:49:03,654 --> 00:49:05,155 before it got to Heungdeok Palace. 749 00:49:10,794 --> 00:49:13,530 What does it say? 750 00:49:14,398 --> 00:49:15,499 No one 751 00:49:18,135 --> 00:49:19,503 is to know about this. 752 00:49:20,470 --> 00:49:21,471 Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 753 00:50:09,519 --> 00:50:10,519 Your Imperial Majesty, 754 00:50:11,221 --> 00:50:12,956 why are you still up? 755 00:50:27,204 --> 00:50:29,106 What was that letter about? 756 00:50:33,010 --> 00:50:34,011 Your Imperial Majesty. 757 00:50:34,111 --> 00:50:35,111 I just feel 758 00:50:38,215 --> 00:50:39,215 grateful and happy 759 00:50:39,616 --> 00:50:41,018 that you... 760 00:50:42,719 --> 00:50:44,021 are here... 761 00:50:46,023 --> 00:50:47,190 next to me. 762 00:50:49,159 --> 00:50:50,193 What... 763 00:50:51,228 --> 00:50:52,663 is wrong? 764 00:50:56,066 --> 00:50:57,200 Do not... 765 00:50:58,235 --> 00:50:59,469 Do not say a word. 766 00:51:00,904 --> 00:51:03,840 Let us just stay like this, Yang. 767 00:51:21,158 --> 00:51:22,859 "Find out your foe's weakness." 768 00:51:23,627 --> 00:51:25,128 What an excellent idea. 769 00:51:26,163 --> 00:51:27,464 With a fake letter, 770 00:51:27,831 --> 00:51:30,267 you have planted a seed of doubt in the Emperor's mind about Ki. 771 00:51:30,600 --> 00:51:32,803 It is not a total lie. 772 00:51:33,737 --> 00:51:37,908 Wang Yu and Ki do indeed help each other. 773 00:51:39,643 --> 00:51:41,378 Once a vase has a crack, 774 00:51:42,212 --> 00:51:44,281 it will never be able to become whole again. 775 00:51:44,581 --> 00:51:47,317 Once they are driven apart, 776 00:51:48,418 --> 00:51:49,418 we will... 777 00:51:49,653 --> 00:51:51,288 have our chance. 778 00:51:52,656 --> 00:51:53,991 The leader of the Eagle House is here. 779 00:52:16,113 --> 00:52:17,347 I ask... 780 00:52:18,782 --> 00:52:19,883 for your help. 781 00:53:02,526 --> 00:53:06,430 {\an8}FIVE YEARS LATER 782 00:53:16,106 --> 00:53:17,140 Be careful. 783 00:53:19,643 --> 00:53:21,111 Thank you, Prince Maha. 784 00:53:21,545 --> 00:53:22,612 Court Lady Seo. 785 00:53:23,413 --> 00:53:25,682 Is it acceptable for an imperial noble consort 786 00:53:26,383 --> 00:53:28,652 to treat the eldest prince of the Imperial House with disrespect? 787 00:53:28,718 --> 00:53:29,718 Well... 788 00:53:30,754 --> 00:53:31,988 Your Imperial Highness. 789 00:53:33,890 --> 00:53:35,025 I am sorry. 790 00:53:35,692 --> 00:53:37,494 I was proud to see you 791 00:53:38,762 --> 00:53:40,030 looking after your little brother. 792 00:53:55,312 --> 00:53:56,379 Your Grace. 793 00:53:59,416 --> 00:54:01,818 The expeditionary force was once again routed. 794 00:54:10,193 --> 00:54:11,495 Welcome, Prince Maha. 795 00:54:17,968 --> 00:54:19,803 You look upset. 796 00:54:20,103 --> 00:54:21,605 It is because of Imperial Noble Consort Ki. 797 00:54:26,476 --> 00:54:27,677 Never forget. 798 00:54:28,712 --> 00:54:32,983 She is the one who ruthlessly killed your birth mother. 799 00:54:34,651 --> 00:54:36,186 She is a terrible person. 800 00:54:45,762 --> 00:54:46,830 Your Imperial Majesty. 801 00:54:50,300 --> 00:54:51,334 They were routed? 802 00:54:53,136 --> 00:54:54,838 Another defeat? 803 00:54:55,205 --> 00:54:57,974 Please compose yourself, Your Imperial Majesty. 804 00:54:59,976 --> 00:55:01,711 And where is this defeated general? 805 00:55:01,945 --> 00:55:04,214 He is waiting in the Emperor's palace. 806 00:55:06,516 --> 00:55:08,418 Let me have a look at him. 807 00:55:36,580 --> 00:55:38,548 -Arise. -Grand Councillor. 808 00:55:40,417 --> 00:55:41,518 Please... 809 00:55:43,119 --> 00:55:44,287 kill me. 810 00:55:45,021 --> 00:55:46,423 -Kill us. -Kill us. 811 00:55:47,224 --> 00:55:48,625 It could not be helped. 812 00:55:49,059 --> 00:55:50,093 Grand Councillor. 813 00:55:50,160 --> 00:55:51,428 -Grand Councillor. -Grand Councillor. 814 00:56:10,480 --> 00:56:11,481 Your Imperial Majesty, 815 00:56:12,349 --> 00:56:14,117 did you drink again? 816 00:56:15,952 --> 00:56:16,953 Please, Yang. 817 00:56:18,888 --> 00:56:20,790 Do not be a nag. 818 00:56:21,191 --> 00:56:22,259 Your Imperial Majesty. 819 00:56:24,628 --> 00:56:25,762 Still, 820 00:56:26,863 --> 00:56:28,098 it is nice... 821 00:56:30,433 --> 00:56:31,568 to see you. 822 00:56:32,736 --> 00:56:34,304 It lifts my mind. 823 00:56:41,878 --> 00:56:43,146 Your Imperial Majesty. 824 00:57:05,835 --> 00:57:08,171 -Is it him? -It was a defeat, 825 00:57:08,605 --> 00:57:11,207 but he still slaughtered 20,000 enemy soldiers with 3,000 men. 826 00:57:12,309 --> 00:57:13,910 He still lost our territory, did he not? 827 00:57:14,077 --> 00:57:15,278 He is a brave warrior. 828 00:57:15,545 --> 00:57:17,247 He only lost because he had no reinforcements. 829 00:57:26,122 --> 00:57:27,122 But... 830 00:57:27,390 --> 00:57:28,391 this man... 831 00:57:31,061 --> 00:57:33,763 -made a huge mistake. -A mistake? 832 00:58:01,424 --> 00:58:03,660 He... 833 00:58:06,162 --> 00:58:07,230 He... 834 00:58:08,631 --> 00:58:10,266 ruined my mood. 835 00:58:16,740 --> 00:58:20,610 How dare he ruin my mood? 836 00:58:23,513 --> 00:58:25,215 Is he not worthy of death? 837 00:58:29,152 --> 00:58:30,320 Do you not think so? 838 00:58:32,555 --> 00:58:33,590 Your Imperial Majesty.